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A Gem in the San Francisco Bay

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Bathroom
Exterior
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Emeryville, CA
  • Place, Berkeley Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack London Square
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Spacious Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

A Gem in the San Francisco Bay

This charming older home with a plush backyard space is just 5 minutes from the San Francisco Bay Bridge, a few miles from the University of California, and near public transportation. Located in a hip and vibrant area with tones parking and restaurants that reflect the diversity of the Bay Area it is in close proximity to starting points to some of the Bay Areas most popular attractions. The home is located in a quaint established neighborhoods with friendly people. The home has two in-law units that the owner and her adult daughter occupy. The big house is where you will reside. Our family has lived here for 42 years and we are excited to open our home to folks visiting our beautiful city.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Emeryville

Golden Gate, a neighbourhood in Emeryville, is home to this holiday home. Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center.
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Emeryville, CA

What's nearby

  • Berkeley Marina - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Fox Theater - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Jack London Square - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Greek Theater - 8 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Ashby Station - 4 min drive
  • Emeryville Station - 12 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Colucci - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Park Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Prizefighter - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Good To Eat - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Gem in the San Francisco Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Gem in the San Francisco Bay?

As of 27 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Gem in the San Francisco Bay on 2 Oct 2025 start from AU$233.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at A Gem in the San Francisco Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Gem in the San Francisco Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Gem in the San Francisco Bay located?

Located in Golden Gate, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Bay Street and within 3 miles (5 km) of Children's Hospital Oakland and Berkeley Marina. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and University of California, Berkeley are also within 3 miles (5 km). Ashby Station is 24 minutes by foot and Emeryville Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Very clean. Very nicely decorated. Extremely peaceful environment. Good vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was clean, nicely decorated, charming, and very spacious. Everything was as pictured. Perfect place to relax during my trip. Thanks again for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Neat, quaint apt.

It was a cool place to stay. Lots of room nice decorating touches. I would recommend bottled drinking water and pads under the area rugs to make them less slippery. Parking should state, "on street parking" as the driveway is very small and tight. The host, Amber, was quite nice once we reached her.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great stay

We enjoyed our stay and the location is really awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was very nice. Check-in and check-out was easy. Host was very nice. Everything was in good condition. All went well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Helen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Separate, spacious and clean main floor suite in an attractive older house, which has been graciously updated and nicely decorated. The bed and living room furniture was comfortable. It's a quiet and walkable neighborhood, yet close to transportation and easy to find. Street parking was available.There are two other suites in the house, so expect a bit a noise from their TVs, etc. The best way to contact our host was by using the telephone number given; messaging through the app was not effective.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly a hidden gem

Very comfortable bed and unique decor. Great location, Uber friendly. Close to the train station. Nice neighborhood. Amber was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Happy in Emeryville

My adult son and I enjoyed our stay. There was lots of space for the money. Living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Also, the hostess was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoine W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient

Place was great for our travels.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuti B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and homey

I needed a place that was convenient to friends in Berkley and Oakland. Bus was easy and convenient. It was also a place where I could get some work done. Quiet and well appointed. Amber is also excellent host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay for our needs. Convenient to everything very quiet at night.

This was the second time we have stayed there and it was just as enjoyable this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome listing

The space exceeded my expectations Would definitely love to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we needed

Nice, homey stay. We were visiting to attend a family member’s 60th in Oakland. The property was comfortable and quiet. We were able to reach Amber quickly when we needed to check on something with her. We will stay here again when we visit the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bartley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good enough

for a nice visiting week end
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gaby F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house!

Such a cute place! Very homey and super comfortable! would stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jessica

The location is very convenient and the host, Amber is very kind and responsive… Such a sweet home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Braeden M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Always a pleasure!

Always my choice when going to the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Just where I needed to be - short walk to work, transport, shops
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super clean

More than fine…comfy bed. Very clean place. Nice size bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Stay

Met all My Expectations
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable home in convenient location

We got a whole house!!! Have rented before, and gotten postage stamps. Loved the jacuzi tub. Interesting decorations. We were there for a weekend retreat, and stayed before and after. Was easy to walk to restaurants. Close by to Uber to events.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D., Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet area

Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, neighborhood

I enjoyed my stay, it’s a great neighborhood and the owners helped me out when I left something behind. It’s a lovely house. Near great restaurants and mass transit.,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Savannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than expected

We had such a lovely stay, thank you for welcoming us into your home. The home was just that, a home. It was cozy, quiet, unique, and all around a wonderful experience. The place had character, personality, and was overall welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful place to rest

I do love older homes, and this one did not disappoint. It was super clean, very comfortable, safe, plenty of on street parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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Hosted by amber blackwell

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